US Bridges

Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 33 T 38 N R 13 W · Structure no. 7259

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk S
CrossesBr Tavern CR
LocationS 33 T 38 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.98415, -92.35676
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk S over Br Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.